School Grades

School grades released today show that the St. Johns County School District has maintained its ranking as one of the top performing districts in the state. St. Johns County had 15 “A” schools, four “B” schools, five “C” schools, one “D” school and one school with a pending status.

Ten elementary schools, four middle schools and the district’s only K-8 school were “A” schools this year.

“I have always advocated for higher standards and it is very difficult to explain how school grades can go down at the same time students’ test scores improve,” said Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner. “This year’s school grades are not reflective of lower student performance, but rather of the higher proficiency standards. The revised passing scores and additional changes had an obvious negative impact on school grades.”

“We remain focused on individual student growth. I am very proud that our students continue to improve and excel with the higher standards.”